Susan Swartz, MFT

I have known Dr. Swartz, as a classmate at Ryokan College. We attended 2 years of doctoral level theoretical and technical courses together. I honestly believe she could have taught some courses such as domestic violence, CBT, group therapy or EMDR with ease. Dr. Swartz, has a combination of dedication, skills and personality traits that would make her a very good clinician and productive trainer. She has a load of healthy curiosity, a keen sense of observation, an authentic process of thought and excellent academic skills (I always looked forward to reading her postings and I consistently enjoyed them and learned from them). Most importantly, She comes across as a very present and caring human being.
Personally, I would feel lucky to have her as my therapist or to be part of a group therapy she leads. I do recommend Dr. Susan Swartz as a knowledgeable, updated and caring clinician without moderation.

Even after meeting Susan, I was skeptical that I would get any benefit from counseling. I had gone through most of my life thinking I didn’t need counseling, that I was «good». After 2 years of some pretty intense therapy, I was released from all the anger issues I harbored, all the anxiety that was flying below the radar. Susan changed my life and my outlook on myself. I am forever indebted. I tell everyone I come across that seems to be going through something, about Susan. I’m not skeptical any more. Thanks Susan

I’ve worked with Susan as a colleague and find her passion for her work to be extraordinary! She is well versed in trauma and EMDR and has supported so many clients on their journeys to heal from past traumas. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her work and is also so intuitive and empathetic. She also makes the healing journey really fun with her sense of humor, authenticity and brightness!

Susan is an excellent therapist with a very bold and solution-​focused approach. If you want results and straight talk, she is the therapist for you. She has special expertise is trauma and couples, and bilingual which is so difficult to find. Highly recommend her if you want to get your life moving and a softer approach is frustrating for you!

I have worked with Susan at a Clinic in San Diego, and she was always a highly sought out therapist. We shared several clients, all who reported at one time or another how much their sessions with Susan were helping. She is bright, intuitive, funny and very effective as a therapist. She is honest, has integrity, and has such passion for her work. I would recommend her without hesitation.

I have know Ms. Swartz for sometime now, both as a colleague and a classmate. She is an exemplary therapist with exceptional skills, compassion and empathy for her clients. She is very attuned to her clients needs and is always willing to go on the often challenging, but always rewarding journey with her clients.